Carpet
DateCa. 1930
Artist/Maker
Tuduk
MediumWool pile, wool warps and wefts
Dimensions8'8" X 6'11"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1957-37
DescriptionThe symmetrically-arranged design (mirror repeat) show infloriate leaves, medallions, palmettes, birds, masks, gazelles, and very late, misunderstood dragons. The border shows angular lanceolate leaves diagonally arranged between palmettes and rosettes. Ghiordes knots; about 77 knots per square inch; two shoots of wool wefts after each row of knots. Colors: Ground: field - red, border - gold (mustard); Pattern: white, black, yellow, gold, red, green, light blue, dark blue, and dark brown.Construction History
Ca. 1930: Initial construction
June 1957: "Complete constructive work" and lining by Beshir Galleries (New York, NY)
April 1966: Renovation and cleaning by hand by Beshir Galleries (New York, NY)Mark(s)None foundProvenancePrior to 1957, Beshir Galleries (New York); 1957, purchased by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Willamsburg, VA)
Probably 17th century (original parts)
17th or 18th century
18th century (possibly)
17th century or later
Probably late 17th century
17th or 18th c.
17th century
17th century
18th or 19th century
18th c.
18th century
Possibly 19th century